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How do you respond to a borderline mother?
To help someone with BPD, first take care of yourself
- Avoid the temptation to isolate.
- You’re allowed (and encouraged) to have a life!
- Join a support group for BPD family members.
- Don’t neglect your physical health.
- Learn to manage stress.
- Listen actively and be sympathetic.
- Focus on the emotions, not the words.
How do you respond to a split?
Caring and Management
- Cultivate empathy. Start by reminding yourself that splitting is part of the disorder.
- Encourage and support treatment.
- Maintain lines of communication.
- Remind your loved one that you care.
- Set boundaries.
- Take care of yourself.
- Try to manage your response.
How can I get my daughter to stop contacting me?
Make it clear to your daughter that you would like to have a more adult type of relationship with her that is based on more than her contacting you only when she needs something. You want her to need you, not just what you can offer her materially (I presume).
How can I Help my Daughter with her mental health issues?
On the other hand, if your daughter is open to working things out then go for it. That would be quite wonderful. Consider seeing a therapist with your daughter if you both feel that this would help. Go forth slowly, carefully and with a well-intentioned heart. Remember that in this case patience is a virtue.
How can I Help my Daughter with her anger issues?
Consider seeing a therapist with your daughter if you both feel that this would help. Go forth slowly, carefully and with a well-intentioned heart. Remember that in this case patience is a virtue.
How can I help my daughter move on from a breakup?
Contact your daughter and calmly tell her that you would like to understand what went wrong with the goal of moving the relationship forward and making it more harmonious. 2.